Cost of living
Central Province (Israel) compared to Jerusalem District
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Overview comparison
Central Province (Israel)Jerusalem District
Consumer prices in Jerusalem District are roughly 24% higher than in Central Province (Israel).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Province (Israel) | Jerusalem District |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,598 | 2,055 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,629 | 4,045 |
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| Without rent one person | 679 | 800 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,167 | 2,810 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 859.66 | 1,350.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,485.87 | 2,390.65 |
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| Food person | 536 | 443 |
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| Food family | 1,411 | 1,179 |
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| Transport person | 81.54 | 81.38 |
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| Transport family | 177.51 | 175.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.98 years | 84.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Province (Israel) | Jerusalem District |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.65 | 22.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.43 | 66.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.29 | 14.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.08 | 7.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.95 | 4.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Province (Israel) | Jerusalem District |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 872.65 | 1,174.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 514.58 | 905.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,041.45 | 2,020.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,516.54 | 2,130.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 214.86 | 161.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 248.53 | 233.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.4 | 25.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Province (Israel) | Jerusalem District |
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| Local transport ticket | 4 | 4.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,888 | 9,373 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,044 | 7,361 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.86 | 1.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.78% | 76.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.45 | 27.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 2.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Province (Israel) | Jerusalem District |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.69 | 2.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.23 | 4.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.98 | 13.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 8.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.08 | 14.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.6 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Central Province (Israel) | Jerusalem District |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.71 | 92.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.74 | 10.64 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.34 | 112.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.96 | 16.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.99 | 93.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.5 | 98.14 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 460.6 | 880.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,362 | 11,340 |
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